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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.92, 210.17 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.92, 210.17 and 143.56 is: 197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.92 : 210.17 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.92/210.17 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.92x = 210.17 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.92x = 30,172.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,172.01/152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.31

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